No, the president can’t ban mail voting
The president does not have any legal authority over the administration of mail voting for three main reasons
October 1, 2025
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Freedom is threatened by democracy crumbling from within. We use research, technology, and data analysis to protect what's working in our democracy today — and to help build the democracy of tomorrow.
Frequently asked questions about the 2026 midterm elections
No, President Trump cannot cancel the 2026 midterm elections, but he is doing everything he can to interfere with them.
October 2, 2026
The ‘blue shift’ and ‘red mirage’ in election results, explained
The terms refer to a phenomenon where the proportion of votes counted for Democratic candidates increases as votes continue to be tabulated.
October 1, 2026
DOJ’s attempt to acquire state voter data, explained
DOJ's efforts to acquire state voter data are laying the groundwork for purges of eligible voters, election subversion, and the invasion of fundamental privacy rights.
October 1, 2026
Understanding federal demands for election records
State overviews for election officials and government attorneys on what the law says and suggestions on how to prepare ahead of the midterms.
September 30, 2026
How does Congress seat election winners?
Congressional seating is decided by the voters, and the system is built — through law, precedent, the courts, and democratic accountability — to make sure winners are seated.
September 29, 2026
Gen Z Toolkit: Responding to youth voter disenfranchisement
Not all election threats are created equal — here’s how to spot the difference.
September 29, 2026
Speaking up from within the government
A practical guide to navigating speaking to reporters or the public while protecting yourself and respecting the law.
September 29, 2026
How disgorgement could address President Trump’s corruption
The legal principle of disgorgement is simple, common sense, and well-settled in American law: You don’t get to keep what you stole.
September 25, 2026
Proportional representation, explained
Proportional representation is an electoral system that elects multiple representatives in each district in proportion to the number of people who vote for them where every voice is heard and earned.
September 24, 2026
Tracking retaliatory use of arrests, prosecutions, and investigations by the Trump administration
How to tell if the Trump DOJ is enforcing the law or retaliating against political enemies.
September 21, 2026
